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Great Western Academy
Goodgraded 10/01/2023Ages 11–181,025 pupilsFaithNone
Great Western Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Swindon. The school has around 1,025 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/01/2023, Great Western Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 48 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Swindon can view Great Western Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 845.5
England avg 45.1 · was 47.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry40%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.09
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)31.4
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.3
AAB or better12%
Retention92%
Value added-0.22
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake15.3%
Free school meals15.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Swindon
All schools in Swindon →William Morris Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miChurchward SchoolGood · 0.2 miTadpole Farm CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miUplands SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miAbbey Park SchoolGood · 0.7 miBrimble Hill Special SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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